The Misericordia University field hockey team shut out Manhattanville, 2-0, in its MAC Freedom opener, Saturday at Mangelsdorf Field.

Madisyn Granoski and Kailey Vogl scored their first goals of the season in a contest that was heavily controlled by the Cougars' offense. Misericordia outshot the Valiants 18-5 with a 15-4 advantage in penalty corners.

After a scoreless first half, the Cougars struck with two quick goals midway through the second half. In the 58^th minute, Granoski beat the goalkeeper high on a fast break after Mikayla Cavenas advanced the ball upfield.

Moments later, Misericordia added an insurance goal in the 61^st minute. After Tori Carsley's rip was saved by Manhattanville's keeper, Vogl controlled the rebound and fired the ball toward the back of the cage.

The Cougars held a 10-0 shot advantage in the first half, but couldn't light up the scoreboard. The team's best chance came when Granoski ripped a shot from six-yards out in the 26^th minute. Following a Manhattanville save, the Cougars were unable to score on the ensuing scrum.

Katelyn Campbell recorded her first shutout of the season. The junior's biggest stop occurred in the 62^nd minute when she made consecutive saves following a Valiant penalty corner. The first shot was a rip from seven-yards out while the latter was a put back by Lexi Crites from Campbell's right side.

Misericordia improves to 1-7 overall with a 1-0 conference record. The Cougars play at Haverford, Wednesday at 7:00.